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Healthy Resolutions In The New Year Staying Committed to New Years Resolutions
Wouldn't a fresh beginning be awesome? Consider the impact of unhealthy habits this past year. As we bid farewell to the challenges of 2023, it's time to welcome a new ...
Benefits of Home Healthcare For Seniors During The Holidays
As we approach the holiday season, families become more occupied with preparations. The time and attention given to this preparation often shifts attention from seniors who are frail or recovering ...
Merry Christmas! Happy Hanukkah! Happy Kwanzaa! Feliz Navidad! – Tips For Managing Holiday Depression In Seniors
The holiday season is here, and while it brings joy to many, it can be challenging for some seniors. Holidays can have a detrimental impact on seniors for a variety ...
Bed Sores – The Importance of Monitoring and Preventing
It is extremely important for family members and caregivers to understand and practice bed sore prevention. Bed sores, also referred to as pressure ulcers or decubitus ulcers, can cause discomfort ...
Managing Time When Caring For a Client With Dementia
Caring for a client with dementia can be a real challenge. There is a long list of tasks on your "to-do" list. You are expected to smile and remain professional ...
From Hospital To Home – Easing The Transition
A trip to the hospital can be a traumatizing experience for seniors and their families. During the hospital stay, the focus is usually centered around ensuring a successful and complete ...
Brain-Stimulating Activities For Seniors
Social interaction decreases as we get older. Changes in health, memory loss, mobility issues, loss of family members and friends all may cause seniors to experience social isolation and loneliness. ...
It’s Baaaaaack!Flu Season and Seniors
As the air becomes crisper and the leaves begin to fall, a silent adversary of Fall and Winter appears: the Flu. Seniors are particularly vulnerable to the influenza virus. As ...
Anemia in Seniors: What Caregivers Should Watch For
It's estimated that one in every ten people over the age of 65 have anemia, and the older someone gets, the more common anemia becomes. If left untreated, anemia can ...